The Mechanics of Writing · Vocabulary & Language

Spelling Patterns and Strategies

Applying phonetic knowledge and visual memory to spell unfamiliar words.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can breaking a word into syllables help us spell it?
  2. 2What patterns can we find in words that sound the same but are spelled differently?
  3. 3Why are some words tricky to spell even when we know the sounds?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Exploring and UsingNCCA: Primary - Understanding
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: The Power of Words: Exploring Literacy and Expression
Unit: The Mechanics of Writing
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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